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Hi all,

I'm not a mechanical genius so need some help, I have what looks like a reservoir behind my radiator and fan it's clear with 2 notches on and liquid inside, I can't find it in the manual so does anyone know what it is or what it's for?

Oh it's on a 2001 SV650S so not pointy.

Thank you

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUPERSTARDJ01 (Post 1897494)

That's the coolant reservoir. Make sure the coolant level is between the two notches when the bike is level and upright. Check the manual for how to check the coolant and it should explain all.

+1
To access it ,you need to lift the tank.

j Replace engine coolant every 2 years .
ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL CHECK

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Keep the motorcycle upright .

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Check the engine coolant level by observing the full and lower
lines on the engine coolant reserve tank .

Full line
© Lower line

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If the level is below the lower line, add engine coolant to the
full line from the engine coolant reserve tank filler.

NOTE:
To remove the filler cap, lift and support the fuel tank . (f" r'5-6)

ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE

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Remove the cowling. (SV650S) (f''7-6)

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Loosen the radiator cap stop screw . (SV650)

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Remove the radiator cap O .

•

Drain engine coolant by removing the drain bolt (Z .

WARNING

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Do not open the radiator cap when the engine is hot,
as you may be injured by escaping hot liquid or
vapor.

•

Engine coolant may be harmful if swallowed or if it
comes in contact with skin or eyes . If engine coolant
gets into the eyes or in contact with the skin, flush
thoroughly with plenty of water . If swallowed, induce
vomiting and call physician immediately!

•

Flush the radiator with fresh water if necessary .

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Tighten the water drain bolt (2 to the specified torque .

Water drain bolt : 13 N .m (1 .3 kgf-m, 9 .5 Ib-ft)

•

Pour the specified engine coolant up to the radiator inlet .

•

Bleed the air from the engine coolant circuit as following procedure
.

NOTE:
For engine coolant information, refer to page 6-2 .

pete

The bottle isn't in a position that receives much direct light, and it's kidney shaped meaning you can't just stare down the tube and see how much is in there. I've shone a little torch in the top and wiggled the bike to quite good effect in the past to see where the level is.

Jambo